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. >> spend more time on land. >> yes. not treading water. >>> now president obama wrestling with how involved the united states should get in the middle east. there are fresh reports that the syrian government used chemical weapons ones it own people. let's bring in george karl, john is in washington this morning. what are the options that the administration are considering here? >> well, it all comes down to air strikes against the syrian government. possible air strikes against airfields, against military headquarters. but there is a divide in the administration about how forcefully to respond. one thing not on the table is sending in ground forces. this is an air attack to send a message this is unacceptable and degrade their ability to do it again. >> we remember this president was very, very critical of the last president, george w. bush for taking action without u.n. approval in iraq. would he work unilaterally without u.n. approval? >> that's a big question and hotly debated in the white house is what to do in term
. >> spend more time on land. >> yes. not treading water. >>> now president obama wrestling with how involved the united states should get in the middle east. there are fresh reports that the syrian government used chemical weapons ones it own people. let's bring in george karl, john is in washington this morning. what are the options that the administration are considering here? >> well, it all comes down to air strikes against the syrian government. possible air...
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. >>> president obama asked congress to authorize spending 2 billion over the next ten years researching electric cars and other alternative fuels to cut american independence on foreign oil. he made the remarks when touring a reek research facility in chicago friday. the president proposes that the initiative 0 would be funded by revenue by offshore drilling. >>> an expansion of background checks took one step closer to law friday. it was approved by lawmakers and now sent to governor john hickenlooper expected to sign within two weeks. colorado was the site that mass shooting in an aurora movie theater last july. >>> from the come on man, two oregon girl scout troops selling cookies to attend credits to go to summer camp. they were duped in blowing they made a massive sale of 6 you thousand boxes. but they learned that the order was all a hoax and now they have to sell those cookies worth $24,000. the girls are holding a special sale today to try and move the thin mints and others so they can get to go to camp. let's chip in and get some samoas. do something here. that's rough. who dup
. >>> president obama asked congress to authorize spending 2 billion over the next ten years researching electric cars and other alternative fuels to cut american independence on foreign oil. he made the remarks when touring a reek research facility in chicago friday. the president proposes that the initiative 0 would be funded by revenue by offshore drilling. >>> an expansion of background checks took one step closer to law friday. it was approved by lawmakers and now sent to...
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overnight, president obama signing orders to start $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts. >> it's just dumb. and it's going to hurt. it's going to hurt individual people. and it's going to hurt the economy overall. >> reporter: this white house press conference would have been framed as another dustup as between the president and his opponents. >> the fact they don't take it means i should somehow do a jedi mind meld with these folks and convince them to do what's right. >> for those that didn't catch it, the president seemed to confuse "star trek's" vulcan mind meld with "star wars'" jedi mind tricks. these cuts will do anything but bring balance to the force. >> right at midnight tonight, we will begin to relieve training for units. >> reporter: as early as monday, some federal employees could be beamed down on furloughs. >> help me obi-wan kenobi, you're my only hope. >> reporter: the feds are fighting off the dirous consequences. like airline backups due to fewer airline controllers. an faa official estimates furloughs won't begin until april. the president says he won't
overnight, president obama signing orders to start $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts. >> it's just dumb. and it's going to hurt. it's going to hurt individual people. and it's going to hurt the economy overall. >> reporter: this white house press conference would have been framed as another dustup as between the president and his opponents. >> the fact they don't take it means i should somehow do a jedi mind meld with these folks and convince them to do what's...
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these potential confirmation fights are just the tip of the iceberg for president obama. he's already getting ready for big battles over spending cuts, immigration and after newtown gun control. let's bring in george stephanopoulos, host of weekday "gma" and "this week." is chuck hagel likely to get the nod and if he does -- >> the president hasn't made a final decision as david recorded. democrats in the senate certainly believe this is coming. they've certainly been led to believe by the white house this is coming and kind of scratching their heads and can't figure out why. a lot of democrats have questions about chuck hagel on his support for israel and firm opposition for republicans. if the president goes forward, he is in for a real fight, likely to get him through but not going to be easy. >> a lot of big fights. this morning we're hearing they're gearing up to take over the nra over gun control in newtown. >> right now he has the public on his side but knows he has to move quickly. that's why vice president biden will report back likely before the president's inau
these potential confirmation fights are just the tip of the iceberg for president obama. he's already getting ready for big battles over spending cuts, immigration and after newtown gun control. let's bring in george stephanopoulos, host of weekday "gma" and "this week." is chuck hagel likely to get the nod and if he does -- >> the president hasn't made a final decision as david recorded. democrats in the senate certainly believe this is coming. they've certainly been...
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the assault weapons ban that president obama had pushed all but dead in the senate, even though the president is going to push for a vote. this will come to the floor of the senate when they return from their two-week easter break in early april. the president will continue to push. but the real issue now, is whether or not, the senate will expand background checks for all purchases. those in gun shows and those from stores that sell guns. right now, it only applies to those are sold in stores. big fight over this right now, nra is not backing down. >>> big show today, with face-off between jim mess seen yeah and karl rove that's on "this week.." >>> let's check in with ron claiborne. >>> secretary of state john kerry arrived in baghdad this morning on an unannounced visit. he's warning that the civil war in syria could threaten iraq's fragile stability. >>> the pentagon has reached an important milestone, ending the u.s. presence in afghanistan. the bagram base to afghan. the transfer of power takes place tomorrow. >>> pope francis called for people to be humble and young at heart during his
the assault weapons ban that president obama had pushed all but dead in the senate, even though the president is going to push for a vote. this will come to the floor of the senate when they return from their two-week easter break in early april. the president will continue to push. but the real issue now, is whether or not, the senate will expand background checks for all purchases. those in gun shows and those from stores that sell guns. right now, it only applies to those are sold in stores....
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it calls for deep spending cuts and a repeal of obama care. >>> well, score one for the beverage and restaurant industries here in new york. a judge has blocked the city's ban on sugar sweetened drinks bigger than 16 ounces and said there were too many loopholes and exemptions, it was supposed to go in effect today and the city plans to appeal. >>> the better business bureau expelled its southern california chapter following an abc news investigation. the local chapter is accused of fostering a pay for play culture willing to pay a membership fee and the corporation denies it and claims it cut ties with the bureau first. >>> some unbelievable video here showing a 22-month-old boy briefly inhaling from a marijuana bong if you can believe that. the video of a mother in washington state in big trouble. she's in jail facing several charges. her fiance also arrested. the toddler and another child now with child services. >>> quite a surprise in a philadelphia dunkin' donuts. a woman drove her car in reverse right through the front window. no one was hurt although one man was knocked to th
it calls for deep spending cuts and a repeal of obama care. >>> well, score one for the beverage and restaurant industries here in new york. a judge has blocked the city's ban on sugar sweetened drinks bigger than 16 ounces and said there were too many loopholes and exemptions, it was supposed to go in effect today and the city plans to appeal. >>> the better business bureau expelled its southern california chapter following an abc news investigation. the local chapter is...
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the shutdown took effect on midnight when congress failed to pass a spending bill. and this morning, no progress in those negotiations. >>> the shutdown is not affecting the new health care law. beginning today, uninsured americans will be able to shop for coverage on exchanges opening in every state. the obama administration hopes to sign up 7 million people in the first year. >>> overseas, pope francis has kicked off an undecember presented initiative, aimed at modernizing church doctrine. it's loosely dubbed the papal g-8. the pope says he wants an inclusive church. >>> gas prices have dropped to the lowest levels since january. the national average, now $3.40 per gallon. that's down 20 cents in the last month. and prices could drop another 30 cents by winter. >>> in pennsylvania, police say a driver who has fallen asleep behind the wheel was to blame for this. her suv drove off the highway, nearly running down an officer on a traffic stop, slamming into his cruiser. despite the violent crash, amazingly, no one was seriously injured. >>> and finally, a guy in flo
the shutdown took effect on midnight when congress failed to pass a spending bill. and this morning, no progress in those negotiations. >>> the shutdown is not affecting the new health care law. beginning today, uninsured americans will be able to shop for coverage on exchanges opening in every state. the obama administration hopes to sign up 7 million people in the first year. >>> overseas, pope francis has kicked off an undecember presented initiative, aimed at modernizing...
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. ♪ >> now great abc7 news, president obama will hold to the peninsula this morning after spending the night in san francisco. he is expected to board marine one for the journey in the next hour. he will attend two private fundraisers in agenter ton before leaving the bay area after lunch. he attended two events if san francisco yesterday benefiting the democratic national committee. protesters greeted the president during the events and are expected to turnout again today. now a check on the morning commute. leyla gulen? >> thank you. it is a soggy start to the ride to work. we are taking a look in richmond where a new accident popped up along westbound 580 near canal boulevard. you are seeing slowing when you make it to the richmond and san rafael bridge. if you make the drive from sausalito to tamalpais valley, northbound 101, that accident has been cleared. here is the drive to central san rafael with clear conditions but lots of rain. >> when we come >> we the look at san mateo bridge on eastbound side. it is not raining but there is plenty of water on the roads. look at steady ra
. ♪ >> now great abc7 news, president obama will hold to the peninsula this morning after spending the night in san francisco. he is expected to board marine one for the journey in the next hour. he will attend two private fundraisers in agenter ton before leaving the bay area after lunch. he attended two events if san francisco yesterday benefiting the democratic national committee. protesters greeted the president during the events and are expected to turnout again today. now a check...
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president obama signed the order on friday to execute those $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts, and with both sides locked into their positions, it looks like those cuts are here to stay. for more on what that will mean we will begin with the president's top pick adviser, director of the economic council gene sperling. good morning, gene. thanks for joining us. >> thank you, george. >> it's very clear from speaker boehner, the leader of the senate republicans, mitch mcconnell that the republica
president obama signed the order on friday to execute those $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts, and with both sides locked into their positions, it looks like those cuts are here to stay. for more on what that will mean we will begin with the president's top pick adviser, director of the economic council gene sperling. good morning, gene. thanks for joining us. >> thank you, george. >> it's very clear from speaker boehner, the leader of the senate republicans, mitch...
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there are no changes to obama care that are even on the table right now. as you recall, that's what started this whole mess. but, dan, the bottom line right now is, talks have broken down over this -- democrats want to see some spending increases as part of it. in other words, democrats are pushing to undo some of the cuts that were put in place under the so-called sequester as part of the government funding for this temporary reopening. dan, it doesn't look very good right now. but they're at least talking. so that is a positive sign. >> and there's another potential snag, if hypothetically this deal gets cut on the senate side, when they send it to the house, where the tea party is very strong, what are the odds it will pass there? >> reporter: oh, yeah, the house. that's right, i mean -- this is a situation, speaker john boehner, as we were all talking about friday, talking with the president, trying to negotiate something with the president, he's been cut out of this. so, basically, it's going to be up to the house to either take or leave any agreement
there are no changes to obama care that are even on the table right now. as you recall, that's what started this whole mess. but, dan, the bottom line right now is, talks have broken down over this -- democrats want to see some spending increases as part of it. in other words, democrats are pushing to undo some of the cuts that were put in place under the so-called sequester as part of the government funding for this temporary reopening. dan, it doesn't look very good right now. but they're at...
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but house speaker john ba boehner has said, there will be no vote nnl president obama talks about spending cuts. >>> overseas, libya is demanding answers this morning from the u.s. about the capture of an al qaeda top operative. abu anas al libi is on a u.s. warship. and the libyan government called on the ambassador there to answer questions about the terror raid. terror groups are planning to avenge the raid, by targeting gas lines, ships with raids. >>> tom hanks reveals he's been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. he's been dealing with high blood pressure for decades. his doctor told him he would be perfectly healthy if he could drop down to his high school weight. that means getting down to about 9 pounds. >>> an unusual law being proposed in michigan. it would force bars to make sure they pour 16 ounces in every pint of beer. apparently some bars have been skimping, using glasses with thick bottoms to get away with pouring as few as 12 ounces. i think it's going to garner some support in the studio, to be sure. more than a pint lost in this mishap. a store clerk very proud of his stack
but house speaker john ba boehner has said, there will be no vote nnl president obama talks about spending cuts. >>> overseas, libya is demanding answers this morning from the u.s. about the capture of an al qaeda top operative. abu anas al libi is on a u.s. warship. and the libyan government called on the ambassador there to answer questions about the terror raid. terror groups are planning to avenge the raid, by targeting gas lines, ships with raids. >>> tom hanks reveals...
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administration is refusing to intervene. >>> more fallout from the lavish spending at the irs. just days after an investigation found the agency spent some $50 million on conferences that featured activities such as the one you see here, two irs employees have been suspended and could be fired pending review. they're accused of accepting $1,100 in free food and other gifts during a $4 million conference in 2010. >>> new details about the irs' targeting of conservative groups. "the wall street journal" reports the two workers in the cincinnati field office have testified that they got orders from washington to scrutinize tea party groups. testimony that appears to contradict that of top irs officials. >>> and the tsa will not allow pocketknives, bats or golf clubs on planes any time soon. after an outcry from flight attendants, the agency decided against lifting the ban. hear, hear. >>> a scare in washington, smoke seen billowing into the air from capitol hill last night turned out to be a hardware store on fire. two firefighters were hurt. we'll have an update on their conditio
administration is refusing to intervene. >>> more fallout from the lavish spending at the irs. just days after an investigation found the agency spent some $50 million on conferences that featured activities such as the one you see here, two irs employees have been suspended and could be fired pending review. they're accused of accepting $1,100 in free food and other gifts during a $4 million conference in 2010. >>> new details about the irs' targeting of conservative groups....
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house speaker john boehner sat down with george on sunday and said, unless president obama agrees to negotiate changes in his health care law and spending cut, there will be to increase in the debt limit. of course all of that looms. >>> and dario franchitti spent the night in a houston hospital. after this horrific crash at the grand prix of houston. he broke two vertebrae and an ankle and suffered a concussion as well, when he slammed into a fence that is supposed to protect the crowd. however, the margin in this sport, razor thin. 13 spectators were injured as debris went flying. >>> overseas a-a wild scene in paris. more than a dozen men carrying axes caught on camera running from a jewelry store after setting off smoke bombs and smashing display cases and stealing over $1 million in watches. police have arrested five so far. >>> in what's being called the world's greatest white diamond is being auctioned by sotheby's today. >> wow, wow, wow. >> hello, there. >> the 118-karat stone. expected to sell for a cool $35 million. when it sells for much more than that, you can say wow ag
house speaker john boehner sat down with george on sunday and said, unless president obama agrees to negotiate changes in his health care law and spending cut, there will be to increase in the debt limit. of course all of that looms. >>> and dario franchitti spent the night in a houston hospital. after this horrific crash at the grand prix of houston. he broke two vertebrae and an ankle and suffered a concussion as well, when he slammed into a fence that is supposed to protect the...
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. >>> president obama says the agreement reached by the senate is the, quote, right thing to do for our country and is encouraging the house to pass it without delay. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is spending this new year's day in a new york hospital where she is being treated for a blood clot near her brain. doctors are using blood thinners to try to break up the clot which was found more than two weeks after clinton fainted and suffered a concussion. while the clot could have been serious, even fatal, doctors say she's expected to make a full recovery. >>> in california, a big new year's eve fireworks show in sacramento was called off at the last minute because of a deadly shooting. two people were killed and three others injured in a gunfight outside a restaurant and police decided to call off the nearby celebration that was expected to draw 40,000 people. >>> but here in new york city, the big apple, things were peaceful as more than a million people packed times square for the biggest new year's eve celebration of all. with party hats, 2013 glasses and a blizzard of confe
. >>> president obama says the agreement reached by the senate is the, quote, right thing to do for our country and is encouraging the house to pass it without delay. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is spending this new year's day in a new york hospital where she is being treated for a blood clot near her brain. doctors are using blood thinners to try to break up the clot which was found more than two weeks after clinton fainted and suffered a concussion. while the clot...
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president obama will not initiate until he debt ceiling is increased. republicans are demanding spending cuts. news channel 8 will have a report. the situation on the bw parkway. let's head over to wtop studio. are not getting better. both directions close down the bw parkway. if they do open up any lanes, they will open up the northbound lanes of first. this is video from earlier, 10 7.utes ago from news chopper a trash truck on the outer loop. this is different from the bw parkway. the left lane and the left shoulder getting by. lanes closed in both directions on the bw, taking you over an hour between route 32 and route 100. new activity on the inner loop at the wilson bridge. center lane closed. the backed up coming into outer loop where we showed you that video up the trash truck, backing up all the lazy central avenue on the outer loop. >> a cloudy but quiet start. cool and breezy. coastal low to our south. rain showers creeping in after the noon hour. temperatures will stay in the mid 60's. ♪ it started with a whisper >>> good morning, america.
president obama will not initiate until he debt ceiling is increased. republicans are demanding spending cuts. news channel 8 will have a report. the situation on the bw parkway. let's head over to wtop studio. are not getting better. both directions close down the bw parkway. if they do open up any lanes, they will open up the northbound lanes of first. this is video from earlier, 10 7.utes ago from news chopper a trash truck on the outer loop. this is different from the bw parkway. the left...
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this week we learned that that the assault weapons ban that president obama pushed, all but dead in the senate. even though the president is going to continue to push for a vote. this will come to the floor of the senate when they return from their two-week easter break in early april. the president will continue to push. but the real issue now, is whether or not, the senate will expand background checks for all purchases. those in gun shows and those from stores that sell guns. right now, it only applies to those that are sold in stores. big fight over this right now, the nra is not backing down. that's where the action is going to be. >> thank you, george. george has a big show this morning. including a face-off between jim messina and karl rove, that's later on "this week." >>> let's check in with ron claiborne. for a look at the other developing stories this hour. hey, ron. >> hi there, bianna and dan. >> good morning, everyone. >>> secretary of state john kerry arrived in baghdad this morning on an unannounced visit. kerry is urging leaders there to stop iranian planes to stop flyi
this week we learned that that the assault weapons ban that president obama pushed, all but dead in the senate. even though the president is going to continue to push for a vote. this will come to the floor of the senate when they return from their two-week easter break in early april. the president will continue to push. but the real issue now, is whether or not, the senate will expand background checks for all purchases. those in gun shows and those from stores that sell guns. right now, it...
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. >>> in the wake of the irs targeting scandal, the obama administration wants to limit the political influence of tax-exempt groups. and thus, it is proposing new rules and donation standards to curb the explosive growth in political spending by nonprofits. the irs has been accused of unfairly scrutinizing groups affiliated with the tea party. >>> and the coast guard has helped rescue more than 100 haitian migrants. you can see some of them here scrambling after a jam-packed boat began to sink off the bahamas. rescuers did drop life rafts and food to the survivors. however, 30 others didn't make it. >>> off the west coast, a stunning sight here. boaters getting very, very close to a swarm of sharks. they are leopard sharks. most of them pregnant females. harmless, we're told. they migrate through the warm waters off of california to give birth. maybe you don't go tromping through a maternity ward of sharks in california. >>> one young man's life may have been changed forever after what happened last night. two small colleges. oh, yeah, robin. huntington/marian, facing off. a basketba
. >>> in the wake of the irs targeting scandal, the obama administration wants to limit the political influence of tax-exempt groups. and thus, it is proposing new rules and donation standards to curb the explosive growth in political spending by nonprofits. the irs has been accused of unfairly scrutinizing groups affiliated with the tea party. >>> and the coast guard has helped rescue more than 100 haitian migrants. you can see some of them here scrambling after a jam-packed...
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recently the 44-year-old judd has been spending more time in politics and humanitarian causes than in hollywood. last year she campaigned for president obama and appeared as a delegate at the democratic national convention. >> i do think health care is a huge issue in the election. i think the economy is the defining issue. >> reporter: as judd moved closer to making a political debut, republicans casted her as the villain in preemptive attack ads. >> ashley judd, a radical liberal. >> reporter: a friend says she made the decision in only recent day after saying she was unwilling to go through a gruesome campaign. she's in the process of divorcing her husband of 12 years, dario franchitti and also in the audience of dancing with the stars cheering on her half sister, country super star w wynonna judd. >> reporter: her liberal politics may have been a tough fit for kentucky. one official says h tells me this morning that mcconnell was looking forward to running against her and hollywood. >> thank you very much. welcome again. looking forward to your reports ahead. >>> we got to go to j
recently the 44-year-old judd has been spending more time in politics and humanitarian causes than in hollywood. last year she campaigned for president obama and appeared as a delegate at the democratic national convention. >> i do think health care is a huge issue in the election. i think the economy is the defining issue. >> reporter: as judd moved closer to making a political debut, republicans casted her as the villain in preemptive attack ads. >> ashley judd, a radical...
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is expected to talk about the economy, gun-control, cuts, ason, spending other issues. if as we told on "good morning washington," north korea its latest nuclear test. it successfully detonated a many device earlier today. an emergency council will be issue today. we'll have more coming up on a in a fewhat report moments. on theget a check tuesday morning commute. 95, we had a .rash not so bad out of the beltway. it is 395 -- pretty decent the the way. all lanes open to the 32. we like that. jacqui jeras, we are seeing a sunshine on this camera. >> the sun came up at 7:00 03, beautiful start. there is not a lot of complaining. 43 in gaithersburg, manassas is chilly. bit of cloudlittle cover. all it is going to be day, our high between 48 and 53. >> thank you for >>> you are looking at the first interview with little ethan. ethan's mother right there, speaking out to dr. phil, about her son's six harrowing days as a hostage. a lot of information from her how her son was treated. he fed him fried chicken. and we'll have the latest on how ethan is right now. >>> hello to r
is expected to talk about the economy, gun-control, cuts, ason, spending other issues. if as we told on "good morning washington," north korea its latest nuclear test. it successfully detonated a many device earlier today. an emergency council will be issue today. we'll have more coming up on a in a fewhat report moments. on theget a check tuesday morning commute. 95, we had a .rash not so bad out of the beltway. it is 395 -- pretty decent the the way. all lanes open to the 32. we...
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the $85 billion in spending cuts set to take effect today. both sides admit there's very little hope for compromise. without a deal, the government will start reducing services and notifying workers of furloughs. >>> new information this morning about olympic star oscar pistorius, who is now out on bail, charged with murdering his girlfriend. we have learned that pistorius is trying to settle a lawsuit, stemming from assault allegations in 2009. a neighbor accused pistorius of slamming a door on her during a party. the charges were dropped. pistorius claims the case damaged his reputation. he's now holding confidential talks to resolve this case. >>> new legal trouble for lance armstrong. an insurance company in nebraska is now suing him for 3 million bucks. the company covered the bonuses for some of his tour de france wins. armstrong's legal woes could now top $100 million. >>> and finally, this is big news. the missing link has finally been found. to be precise, the missing italian sausage link. to be more precise, a sausage costume named
the $85 billion in spending cuts set to take effect today. both sides admit there's very little hope for compromise. without a deal, the government will start reducing services and notifying workers of furloughs. >>> new information this morning about olympic star oscar pistorius, who is now out on bail, charged with murdering his girlfriend. we have learned that pistorius is trying to settle a lawsuit, stemming from assault allegations in 2009. a neighbor accused pistorius of slamming...
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will suffer if congress allows some $85 billion in spending cuts to take effect friday. republicans accuse the president of needlessly scaring the american people. they're offering a plan to give the white house more flexibility to implement the cuts to protect important programs. but no bipartisan talks are planned. >>> and finally, two great examples of character, paying off for people down on their luck. first, an indianapolis teen, you see him there. he walked ten miles through ice and snow, just to get to a job interview on time. but before he heard about whether he got the minimum wage job, a local restaurant owner who saw him making the trek offered him a job on the spot, for double the pay. >> that's so great. >> tremendous. >>> and so is this. last week, we told you about a homeless man in kansas city. he returned a very expensive engagement ring to a woman who accidentally dropped it into his cup. her fiance found him and set up a website to collect donations for him. they have now raised $150,000 for him. >> hear, hear. >> people are so good. and it's such a w
will suffer if congress allows some $85 billion in spending cuts to take effect friday. republicans accuse the president of needlessly scaring the american people. they're offering a plan to give the white house more flexibility to implement the cuts to protect important programs. but no bipartisan talks are planned. >>> and finally, two great examples of character, paying off for people down on their luck. first, an indianapolis teen, you see him there. he walked ten miles through ice...
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suspected an ally was tapping into president obama's phone. that's how the germans feel this morning. chancellor merkel spends a lot of time on her cell phone. in official meetings. with movie stars. and on the go. but what she says and what she texts are assumed to be private, which is why these accusations have sparked headlines around the world this morning. furious german officials, saying they have received information that the chancellor's cell phone may be monitored by american intelligence. sensing the seriousness, president obama was in touch with merkel almost immediately. >> i can tell you that the president assured the chancellor that the united states is not monitoring and will not monitor the communications of the chancellor. >> reporter: but notice that the white house spokesman carefully said the u.s. is not monitoring and will not monitor the chancellor. he refused to say whether she has been monitored in the past. this comes after an uproar in france, with reports that the nsa swept up more than 70 million french phone calls
suspected an ally was tapping into president obama's phone. that's how the germans feel this morning. chancellor merkel spends a lot of time on her cell phone. in official meetings. with movie stars. and on the go. but what she says and what she texts are assumed to be private, which is why these accusations have sparked headlines around the world this morning. furious german officials, saying they have received information that the chancellor's cell phone may be monitored by american...